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Informative Speech 
Speech to Inform-College Speech
Rubric Code: EX33W4W
By lhermes
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent 5

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Good 4

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Fair 3

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Poor 2/1

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Ideas & Content

Excellent 5

Demontrates complete understanding of topic and uses effective transitions. Support material displays original, relevant, and logical thought.
Good 4

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Generally effective transitions but support material lacks in originality, relevancy and/or thought.
Fair 3

Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth,development, or complete understanding.
Poor 2/1

Little or no grasp of the information. Support material may be inaccurate, inappro-priate, and/or too general.
Organization

Excellent 5

Clever, attention getting intro. with thesis. Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Good 4

Strong intro. Audience understands what is to follow. Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective. Speech concludes appropriately and not abruptly.
Fair 3

Into. establishes topic, but doesn't really grab attention. Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent. Abrupt ir awkward conclusion.
Poor 2/1

Intor. does not grab attention. No identifiable thesis or major points. There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Language

Excellent 5

Carefully selected words that make a strong impact. Effective use of technical language. Definitions explained to audience for clarity.
Correct grammar and usage.
Good 4

Language is original, practical, appropriate, and supports the message.
Slang or jargon does not detract from the speech.
Most or all technical words defined for audience.
Grammar and usage usually correct.
Fair 3

Language works but is ordinary. Speaker does not use a lot of variety or use language that creates a strong impression. Slang or jargon does not fit speech or technical terms not explained to audience.
Poor 2/1

Language is awkward, dull, or misused. Speaker has words that are flat or vague. Misunderstood or misused technical language. Too much slang or jargon. Frequent errors in grammar.
Delivery/Eye contact

Excellent 5

Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiastic about topic.
Avoids use of fillers, such as "um," "like,".
Speaker makes consistent and effective eye contact. Rarely looks at notecard.
Good 4

Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact or focuses on one part of the audience.
Fair 3

Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate. Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Poor 2/1

Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at audience.
Visual

Excellent 5

Visual display helps audience understand the topic very well. Is large enough to see from distance, clear, neat, and obviously makes the speech better.
Good 4

Visual is present, but some parts are unclear or don't clarify the speech. May be too small to effectively see from a distance, or moves to quickly for audience to grasp.
Fair 3

Visual is confusing and doesn't help the audience understand the topic. Shown either too small or not clear.
Poor 2/1

There are no visuals.



Keywords:
  • Speech to Inform



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